In Terminal 1, Acer is the sit-down option you walk past
Acer sits airside in Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson, pitched as the "upscale" restaurant in this part of the airport, but it carries a brutal 1.2-star average rating online. Details on hours, menu, and prices shift often and aren’t clearly posted, so don’t bank on it for a tight connection out of T1 domestic or international.
Most feedback pegs Acer firmly in the high-price tier for Terminal 1, with mains commonly reported in the CAD $25–$35 range and drinks pushing that total higher. With that kind of spend vs. the 1.2 rating, expectations need to drop fast. If you just want calories before a flight on Air Canada or another T1 carrier, you’ll likely get better value from the fast-casual spots scattered near the domestic gates.
Food quality reports are all over the place: diners mention generic salads, pastas, and burgers at Acer that wouldn’t stand out in downtown Toronto, let alone at a premium airport price. With nothing in the research calling out a standout dish or house specialty, this reads as a generic sit-down menu attached to Terminal 1 more than a reason to arrive at YYZ early.
Service and speed are another pain point tied to that 1.2 rating, with multiple reviews mentioning long waits for both seating and the bill at Acer during regular afternoon and evening departure waves. That’s risky if your flight boards from a nearby T1 gate 30–40 minutes before departure and you still need to grab bags or hit the washroom.
Practical tip: if you’re in Terminal 1 and see Acer jammed or short-staffed, skip it and walk an extra 5–7 minutes down the concourse toward other T1 food outlets; you’ll likely eat faster, spend less, and cut the stress before boarding.